Cryptic crossword clue
Revolutionary sketch is Guardian’s responsibility 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WARD

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What does WARD mean?

WARD noun
  1. A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
WARD noun
  1. Protection, defence.
  2. A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
  3. A person under guardianship.
  4. An object used for guarding.
WARD verb
  1. To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
  2. To defend, to protect.
  3. To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
  4. To be vigilant; to keep guard.
  5. To act on the defensive with a weapon.

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